Korean War
| Service # | 06903389 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 13 1950 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Notes
Master Sergeant Clayton was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He suffered a heart attack and was evacuated to the 34th Medical Battalion Clearing Company in South Korea, where he died on July 13, 1950.Master Sergeant Clayton was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.